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Add a new Archives

Follow these instructions to configure a new Archive in FarEarth.

Prerequisites

  • You need to have the Admin role in FarEarth

Step 1

Step 2

  • Click MENU
  • Click CATALOGUE CONFIG
  • Click ARCHIVES

Workflows menu

Step 3

  • Click CREATE ARCHIVE

Create Archive button

Step 4

  • In the NEW ARCHIVE window, enter the required fields
  • Click CREATE

Create Archive button

FieldDetails
AppThe FarEarth application ID where the Archive will be created
IDA unique ID for the Archive
ProtocolThe protocol that this Archive will use (see Archive configuration)

Step 5

  • The new Archive will appear in the list
  • FarEarth automatically adds additional fields to the Archive
FieldDetails
EnabledControls if the archive is enabled or not
File NameThe JSON filename of the archive as stored on disk
ShareableControls if the archive may be shared with other subscriptions
ExclusiveLimits the archive to be shared with only one subscription

Step 6

  • The Archive is pre-populated with a template that requires further editing
  • To edit the Archive configuration, click on the filename in the Archive list
  • See configure Archives

Click on filename to edit Archive

Expected outcome

  • You can edit or add your own archives to FarEarth